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propane safety

Propane Safety

General Safety Tips

  • Always keep flammable and combustible materials (i.e. paper, clothing, wood, gasoline, solvents, etc.) away from any open flames that originate from your appliances.

  • Know how to shut off the gas supply from your tank or cylinder. If you do not know how, contact your propane supplier for instructions.

  • Never place your head near or directly over the valves on your storage tank. A sudden release of product from the safety relief valve could result in serious injury.

  • The propane liquid that is stored in your tank or cylinder can cause severe frostbite if it comes in contact with your skin or eyes.

  • Never store propane cylinders or containers inside any enclosed building.

  • Treat all propane gas odours seriously. Any odours may indicate a very dangerous situation.

  • Never assume that propane odour is the result of your tank being empty. If the odour persists, you may have a serious leak. You should always contact your local propane supplier if you suspect a leak.

  • Leaks that occur from open lines are extremely dangerous due to the potential for a large volume of gas to be released over a short period of time.

  • All lines not attached to appliances must be closed and terminated with threaded caps or plugs. If you have any questions, please call your propane supplier.

  • The regulator is an important part of your propane system. If it is more than fifteen years old, ask your propane supplier if it should be replaced.

If You Smell Gas

If you think you smell propane in your home, camper, RV, or the area around any gas equipment, or if a gas alarm signals the presence of propane, you should immediately follow these suggestions:

  • Extinguish all smoking materials and any other open flames or sources of ignition.

  • Everyone should vacate the building, vehicle, or area. Move away without using electric switches, appliances, thermostats, or telephones.

  • Close the gas shutoff valve on the propane tank or cylinder. Call your propane supplier and/or your local fire department from a cellular or neighbour's telephone.

  • Even if you do not continue to smell propane, do not open or turn on the propane supply valve. Do not re-enter the building, vehicle, or area. Let a qualified propane service technician and/or emergency personnel check for escaped propane.

  • Have a properly trained propane technician repair the leak. The propane service technician or emergency responder needs to determine that the leak situation has been fully resolved. The propane service technician should check all of your gas appliances and re-light any appliance pilots.

  • Return to the building, camper, RV, or area only when the service or emergency technician indicates that it is safe to do so.

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